06/24/2026
One of the greatest championship runs in NBA history.
In 2011, Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks took down a gauntlet of NBA superpowers on their way to the franchise's first championship:
Portland Trail Blazers, Defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder featuring Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook & James Harden and Miami Heat's "Big Three" of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade & Chris Bosh.
Dirk averaged 27.7 points per game during the playoffs and delivered one clutch performance after another, cementing his legacy as one of basketball's all-time greats.
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